BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - April 19, 2013 - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is pleased to release its calendar for late April through August 2013. The Zoo has fun events for the entire family all year round, most of which are free with the cost of admission. Calendar subject to change without notice. Please check BeardsleyZoo.org or Facebook for the most up to date information.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - February 14, 2013 - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo will reopen on Saturday, February 16 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, following a week of post-blizzard cleanup. To view photos of the cleanup effort, click here. To show their Valentine's Day love for their visitors, admission will be half price on Saturday and Sunday, February 16 and 17.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - December 19, 2012 - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo will open its doors to children for free Wednesday, December 26 through Friday, December 28, 2012.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - October 3, 2012 - It's time to brainstorm those scary, silly, freaky, and frightening ideas for Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo's 5th Annual Scarecrow Competition! The Zoo invites schools and art classes to create their own one-of-a-kind scarecrow design for this year's festivities. Entries will be judged at the Zoo's "Boo at the Zoo" event on Oct. 28.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - September 21, 2012 - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo will host its 6th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, October 1, 2012, at the exclusive Connecticut Golf Club in Easton, Connecticut. Now a signature annual fundraising event for the Zoo, players can enjoy a fantastic day on the links while supporting Connecticut's only zoo. The course features a rating of 73.5, a slope rating of 136 on Bent grass, offering a welcome challenge to even seasoned golfers.

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is proud to invite ALL Fairfield residents to come to the Zoo NEXT Saturday, September 8, 2012 for a reduced admission fee of just $5 with proper I.D. Meet and greet with town officials, business and civic leaders, friends, and neighbors during a fun filled day for the whole family.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - August 21, 2012 - Today Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo introduced "Beeze," a rescued bobcat that will serve as an animal ambassador for the state's only zoo.

BRIDGEPORT -- The state's only zoo is bringing the Zoo to communities across Connecticut, beginning June 30, 2012. Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo's 'Zoomobile' will entertain and educate audiences at state parks, nature centers, shopping malls, and even hotels.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - June 21, 2012 - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is pleased to announce the return of family favorite entertainer, Chris Rowlands. Rowlands will be the featured children's performer at Connecticut's only zoo for weeklong stints in June, July, and August. Famous for getting everyone involved, Rowlands brings animals to life through song, dance, puppets, and colorful props, to teach children about animals and their habitats. Children are invited to wear fun hats and sing along with Rowlands on stage as he shares his self- penned songs. All Rowlands' performances will be free with paid admission to the Zoo.

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is teaming up with the Bridgeport Bluefish in what is sure to be a grand slam for families throughout Connecticut and beyond. On June 23, 2012, visitors can enjoy Bluefish Day at the Zoo from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Zoo Day at the Bluefish will be hosted on July 15, 2012, when the Bluefish host the Long Island Ducks at 2:05 p.m. Through Labor Day, visitors may show their ticket stubs from either location for discounted admission at the opposite attraction (details below). This partnership helps celebrate the Zoo's 90th birthday and the 15th anniversary of the Bridgeport Bluefish.

A $30,000 donation from Diageo North America to Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo will kick off the Zoo's new Pampas Plains South American Adventure exhibit.

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is excited to welcome new animals to the Zoo just in time for its 90th birthday, most notably an Andean condor.

To help kick off its 90th birthday, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo launched "Picture Yourself at the Zoo," a new program that invites the public to share favorite photos, both new and old.

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is pleased to announce its Evening Lecture Series schedule for now through September.

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is proud to invite ALL Bridgeport residents to come to Connecticut's only zoo on Sunday, May 20, 2012 for a reduced admission fee of just $5 with proper I.D. Meet and greet with town officials, business and civic leaders, friends, and neighbors during a fun filled day for the whole family.
 
 

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - February 2, 2013 - Who needs Punxsutawney Phil when you have "Beardsley Bart?" Beardsley Bart, Bridgeport's own Prognosticating Prairie Dog, came out early this morning to share his weather forecast with a small gathering of friends. Gregg Dancho,

 In an attempt to beat the holiday traffic, Viktor, an Amur (Siberian) tiger, has arrived at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo. He has returned home for the holidays and the Zoo is inviting visitors to help welcome him back to Bridgeport and celebrate "Happy Zoo Year" with half price admission from December 26-30, 2011. Also new on exhibit are two Maned wolves, the Zoo's rare Chacoan peccary piglet, and a baby Pronghorn. Viktor was one of three cubs born in 2004 at Connecticut's only Zoo and was transferred to the Detroit Zoo in 2008. He will be ready to greet his East coast fans after Christmas.
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Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of an endangered Chacoan peccary piglet, the first to be born in the northeast. The female piglet will remain off exhibit until the spring. Also new to the Zoo are two Canada lynx and two Common rheas, both of which will be on exhibit this weekend.

Just in time for Halloween weekend, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is pleased to present Rainforest Reptiles, a dynamic, interactive, and educational show sure to engage and excite young and old alike.

On Oct. 3, the Zoo will host its 5th Annual Golf Tournament at the CT Golf Club in Easton.

We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by offering $5 off general admission to all patrons who visit the Zoo on Sept. 18.

The Zoo has released its September/October 2011 programming calendar.

The Zoo is pleased to announce the results of its ocelot kitten naming contest.

The Zoo has released its UPDATED summer 2011 programming calendar.

The Zoo releases its summer 2011 programming calendar.

The rare endangered ocelot kitten born in January will be on exhibit beginning Saturday, April 16, 2011.

The Fairfield Arts Center, The Cardinal Shehan Center, and the Zoo will present Kids & Kritters: Wild Inspirations, an art exhibit.

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is pleased to release its calendar for April and May 2011.

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, the state's only Zoo, is pleased to release its March 2011 programming calendar.

Animal Care staff began training several animals to paint as part of its Animal Enrichment program in the summer of 2010. The result is a collection of the "Animal Art" now on sale at the Zoo.

The Zoo is a great alternative for holiday gatherings and unique gift giving ideas.

Meet the Zoo's newest additions -- an Andean condor and three llamas.

The Zoo announces “Everyone is a Kid” pricing from August 16 through August 31, 2010.

The Zoo announces exciting additions to its summer calendar of events.

Town of Trumbull Business Education Initiative (BEI) recently honored CT's Beardsley Zoo at its 14th Annual Recognition Event with a Making a Difference Recognition Award.

Weighing just 120 grams, or 4.2 ounces, at birth, a tiny but healthy North American River Otter named Homer became the newest addition to the Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo family.

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is pleased to release its calendar for April and May 2010.

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, the state’s only Zoo, is pleased to release its March 2010 programming calendar.